David Stone Ryan, 64, of Eagles Mere, PA, passed away on March 9, 2026, in Wilmington, DE.

David was born February 19, 1962, at Bryn Mawr Hospital, PA, the son of the late Robert Stone & Priscilla Travers Ryan. David took an early interest in guitar and dramatics club. He graduated high school from the Shipley School in Bryn Mawr, PA in 1980. David studied at Dickinson College after high school and graduated in 1984. While at Dickinson, David enlisted in the US Army ROTC program and commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant upon graduation.

David served with the First Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 2nd Armored Division, and was discharged on September 24th, 1988, as a 1st Lieutenant. David was highly regarded by peer officers and members of his platoon and later his company. David went out of his way to support the soldiers under his command including, on more than one occasion, helping them qualify for higher ratings in armored combat.

David was an extremely talented musician, best known for his portrayal of Johnny Cash, and his tribute show performed at venues across the nation, most notably performing at San Quentin Prison where Johnny Cash himself had performed in 1969. David also performed to a sold-out crowd at the DeWire Center in Eagles Mere, PA, and at the Sullivan Fair in Forksville, PA. David was unique in presenting an authentic tribute to Johnny Cash - sharing Mr. Cash’s music with younger generations unfamiliar with the golden age of rock and roll during the 1950s and 1960s.

David valued his military service and often stated that more than anything else, he was a soldier.

Surviving:

Brother and sister-in-law:

Arthur & Melinda Ryan, Round Rock, TX

Sister-in-law:

Kathie Ryan, Malvern, PA

Nephews:

Matthew Ryan, Malvern, PA

Robert Ryan, Austin, TX

Austin Ryan, Austin, TX

Niece:

Christine Ryan, Paoli, PA

His brother, John E. Ryan predeceased him on August 9, 2021.

A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, July 11th, 2026, at 11:00 A.M., at the Eagles Mere Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest next to his parents.

The United States Army Honors detail will accord Graveside Military Honors at the graveside.

Memorial Contributions in his memory can be sent to First Baptist Church of Media, PA 18 E. Third Street, Media, PA 19063 (610)-566-5525.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Homer Funeral Home, located at 206 Water Street, Dushore, PA.

Those wishing to offer condolences or sign the electronic guestbook are invited to visit www.homerfuneralhome.com